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as in daytime
the hours of light between one night and the next
during the day, we like to go play ball in the park
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as in morning
the first appearance of light in the morning or the time of its appearance
at the break of day I was relieved to realize that I had survived another night in the wilderness
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Recent Examples of day
In the course of that day the name Anne Lucas took on a distinctly talismanic quality.
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The American army carried the day with help from Pike's squadron.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 4 May 2025
The American army carried the day with help from Pike's squadron.
—Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
Start your day of exploration with a warm scone at Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe, then pop into shops along West Venice Avenue.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
The day that promotes environmental protection and awareness is celebrating its 55th anniversary.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for day
Noun
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My personal preference was to drink a cup after a big daytime meal to stave off a siesta thanks to its brightness.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
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Andrea Mitchell left her long-running daytime show on MSNBC to focus more on reporting for NBC News.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 May 2025
Noun
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In the suit, Rivers, who used the name Sara Stokes at the time, alleges that she and her bandmates were subjected to an abusive environment while making the show.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Just being able to have … the physical and emotional connection at the same time.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Guests started queuing from early Saturday morning to secure a good spot for the show, which is paid for by local authorities.—
Christopher Ulloa,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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International trade, trade barriers and tariffs were part of the first question posed to the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, 94, during a Saturday morning question-and-answer session.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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Read Next World Elusive predator — the color of night — appears in daylight in Thailand.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
Noun
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One relic from this era is the Beverly Hot Springs, an artesian well once used by Native Americans that was rediscovered in 1910 when Richard S. Grant purchased the land as a wheat field.—
Courtney Wittich,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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In an era where Trump’s rhetoric has inadvertently fueled nationalist fervor abroad, American companies in China face shrinking commercial advantage and rising political risk.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon fired out of a canister on a road-mobile trailer shortly after sunrise on Florida's Space Coast, then headed east over the Atlantic Ocean propelled by a solid-fueled rocket booster, Ars reports.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Our mornings start with a cup of tea drunk at sunrise while the flocks enjoy the dew that is still fresh on the grass.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If this vote is not decisive, over the next two days, two votes will be held in the morning, and two more in the afternoon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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The group marched to Grant Park in the afternoon, as hundreds of thousands turned out for rallies around the world, many united in anger over Trump’s agenda, including aggressive tariffs and immigration crackdowns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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In April, total day viewership was up 44% since Trump’s inauguration compared to the post-election transition period, the network noted.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024 through March 20, 2025.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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“Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/day. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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